Artistic Director, Lukas Pearse, announces Upstream 2019-2020 Season. WHEN: Wednesday, September 18 | 8PM WHERE: 1313 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS TI…

NAIL is the coming together of two acclaimed duos, Duo Baars Henneman and Duo Mercury. WHEN: Sunday, September 22nd at 8 pm. WHERE: 1313…

Pictures from Open Company at the TD Halifax Jazz Festival.

Open Company is a curated improvisation session where exceptional musicians meet onstage. Hosted by Upstream’s Lukas Pearse, offering a meeting…

Marilynne Bell started attending the inaugural Upstream concerts with her close friend Diane Moore, (founder of Live Art Productions) at St. Mary’s…

Alan Syliboy and The Thundermakers with the Upstream Ensemble, June 23, 2019

Halifax’s new music and improvisation group the Upstream Ensemble will join the musically and artistically expansive Mi’Kmaw group Alan Syliboy and…

Tom Donovan has been serving as an Upstream Board member for five years. Prior to his involvement with Upstream, Tom had a long history of supporting…

Concert with Michael Formanek, Geordie Haley and Andrew Miller in partnership with the Halifax Jazz Festival. This awesome event took place…

Michael Formanek - Bassist and Composer With Geordie Haley Guitar and Andrew M. Miller Drums WHEN: March 8: Workshop at 4 pm, concert at 8 pm WHERE…

Nancy Morgan has been involved with Upstream for over 5 years and currently serves our Treasurer. She got involved because of her friendship with Paul…

Geordie began playing with Upstream in 2009. In his opinion, Upstream music is the perfect blend of modern jazz and modern classical music which…